“THE BOND BOX”

Design Goal

To improve emerging adults’ well-being through Positive Emotion Regulation (PER)

FEATURES

Automatic Sliding Door & Platform

The Bond Box opens at random times throughout the day. The front panel slides up revealing a wooden platform holding the game which subsequently moves forward.

Arduino Powered Gears & Tracks

The Bond Box is entirely powered by Arduino. We designed a system of gears and tracks using laser-cut pine and Arduino DC motors. 

5 Minute Sand Timer

Following a critique session with our studio class, we decided to add a sand timer so that users are aware of the time constraint. It’s meant to be a quick and fun activity, not a time consumer.

Acrylic Stabilizers

We laser-cut acrylic panels, creating a safety net for the sliding door. This way, the door would be prevented from falling forward as it slid up.